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Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies. Defines medically necessary food as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals with special dietary requirements due to certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions.

SponsorRep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2] (Democratic)

Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority and resources to better protect against poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. IAQ is essential for people suffering from asthma, as poor ventilation and indoor pollutants can trigger attacks and worsen respiratory health.

SponsorRep. Paul Tonko [D-NY-20] (Democratic)

Dillon's Law

Provides legal protection to trained Good Samaritans who administer epinephrine in emergencies, particularly in schools, to reduce preventable deaths from anaphylaxis.

SponsorRep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) (Bipartisan)

Safe Step Act

Requires group health plans to establish a transparent exceptions process (24-72 hours) for step therapy protocols, allowing doctors to override insurer fail-first requirements when medically necessary.

SponsorSen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) (Bipartisan)

HELP Copays Act

Bans copay accumulator adjustment policies that prevent manufacturer copay assistance from counting toward patient deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.

SponsorSen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) (Bipartisan)

One School One Nurse Act

Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school to support children with asthma and severe allergies.

Elijah's Law

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) would amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy identification and response training for staff in federal child nutrition programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and summer meal programs. Introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) on September 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

SponsorRep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-10] (Democratic)

Requires food service establishments and online ordering services to provide notices to staff and customers regarding food allergies and intolerances.

Requires food service establishments to provide allergy awareness training to staff and display information regarding major food allergens.

Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies. Defines medically necessary food as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals with special dietary requirements due to certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions.

SponsorRep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2] (Democratic)

Requires school districts and private schools to maintain a comprehensive Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan to address safety and training.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases.

SponsorAndrew R. Garbarino

ADINA Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of a drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient in such drug that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, a major food allergen or a gluten-containing grain.

A bill to address asthma-related health issues.

A bill to protect children with food allergies.

SponsorNot specified

This bill provides incentives for states to allow individuals (Good Samaritans) to carry and administer epinephrine to a person experiencing a severe allergic reaction, provided they have received proper training.

SponsorBryan Steil

This bill seeks to improve antibiotic stewardship by adding penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as a component of the 'Welcome to Medicare' and annual wellness visits.

SponsorKim Schrier

Mandates the Cabinet for Health and Family Services add alpha-gal syndrome to the state list of noncommunicable diseases that healthcare providers and facilities must report.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases.

SponsorAndrew R. Garbarino

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of a major food allergen for purposes of food labeling requirements.

SponsorRep. Andrew R. Garbarino

Federal bill to add alpha-gal to the definition of 'major food allergen' under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring labeling of alpha-gal in food products.

SponsorRep. Jefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-2] (Republican)

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of 'major food allergen'.

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) to the definition of a 'major food allergen.' This would require plain-language labeling for mammalian-derived ingredients in packaged foods to protect individuals with Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS).

SponsorRep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ-2]